This is the 4854th most frequent Chinese word.
藉口
Excuse; pretext.
In this sentence, '藉口' (excuse) is used to indicate a fabricated reason to avoid an obligation.
他说他生病了，这是一个藉口。
He said he was sick, which is an excuse.
Here, '藉口' is used to refer to reasons given to justify actions or lack thereof, in a dismissive tone.
不要总找藉口不完成作业。
Don't always find excuses not to complete your homework.
In this sentence, '藉口' is used in a hypothetical context, suggesting finding justifications for positive outcomes.